Dortmund
Germany
Dortmund is projected to experience challenges from frequent heavy precipitation, which will increase the risk of flooding in urban areas. The city may face significant water management issues as drainage systems could be overwhelmed, leading to waterlogging and property damage. As extreme weather events become more common, the city’s infrastructure and public health may be impacted, creating further vulnerabilities for its communities. Social and economic factors could hinder adaptation efforts, amplifying the challenges posed by climate change. The repercussions of these climate hazards necessitate careful planning and preparedness to enhance resilience against the increasing occurrence of heavy precipitation and related flooding.
Hazard Outlook
How will Dortmund's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Dortmund ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 42 m elevation, Dortmund faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Dortmund's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Dortmund may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Dortmund's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Dortmund faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to elevation. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Dortmund.
No solutions have been documented for Dortmund.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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